New Residential Development in Hofu City's Historic South Matsuzaki District
This new residential development, named South Matsuzaki III, presents a prime opportunity to build a custom home in the historic and culturally rich city of Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture. The development comprises 11 individual plots of land, each sold with a building condition attached. This means the purchase of the land is contingent upon signing a building contract with a designated contractor within a specified period, offering a streamlined path to homeownership.
The agent's notes provide crucial technical details. The development has received official approval under the development permit number Rei 5 Hofu Kai Kai Kyo No. 47. The land is designated as Category I Residential Zone, with a building-to-land ratio of 60% and a floor area ratio of 200%. The plots range in size from approximately 165.82 square meters to 227.45 square meters, providing various options for different home designs. The development is already complete, with roads paved in asphalt and a width of 5.3 meters, and the properties are ready for handover.
The location in South Matsuzaki-cho, Hofu City, offers excellent daily convenience. Key amenities are within a short walk, including Wants Hofu Matsuzaki supermarket (approx. 250m, 4-minute walk), Matsuzaki Kindergarten (approx. 260m, 4-minute walk), and Hofu Municipal Matsuzaki Elementary School (approx. 400m, 6-minute walk). Public transport is accessible via the "Nishi Kokuga" bus stop, a 10-minute walk away, and Hofu Station is approximately a 17-minute walk, providing regional rail connections.
Hofu City is famously known as the location of Hofu Tenmangu, one of the major Tenmangu shrines in Japan dedicated to the deity of learning, Sugawara no Michizane. The area is steeped in history and attracts visitors to its beautiful shrine grounds. A major landmark and significant tourist attraction nearby is the Hofu Tenmangu Shrine itself, a site of great cultural importance and scenic beauty. The development offers a chance to reside in a peaceful residential area while being close to this iconic piece of Japanese heritage.
